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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-21-2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,742
Posted By mike gilbert
Just Dreaming for you. ...

Just Dreaming for you.




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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-26-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,608
Posted By mike gilbert
+1 aftermarket exhausts are for built engines...

+1 aftermarket exhausts are for built engines racing at WOT and you will lose low end power for street driving. Porsche knows what their doing. Its harder on the engine too because the engine is...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-04-2014, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 976
Posted By mike gilbert
Im fairly certain the Dansk fuel tanks are...

Im fairly certain the Dansk fuel tanks are galvanized so I would not sand on it, I would just take it to a body shop and have them spray a heavy coat of body Shultz on it and that should be all you...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-10-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,435
Posted By mike gilbert
You can seal it off and compress air into it or...

You can seal it off and compress air into it or seal it off and fill it full of water and freeze it, may be more ways but those are the only two I know of.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-10-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 9,088
Posted By mike gilbert
I'm afraid to sell my 911 because I feel I would...

I'm afraid to sell my 911 because I feel I would never be able to replace it. Only other car I will have are 3 series BMW's for everyday driving. I have had 4 318's over the last 20 years with over...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-10-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,152
Posted By mike gilbert
I don't have any pictures but I do remember...

I don't have any pictures but I do remember having to loop it around the top of the front cross member and then around to the pump, should be self explanatory once you get in there.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-10-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,152
Posted By mike gilbert
I did it to my 83sc before my new tank, it worked...

I did it to my 83sc before my new tank, it worked great and all you need to do is make your line longer so it loops around back to the pump, also it was a good idea to slit another hose down the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-09-2014, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By mike gilbert
Drivers Door Dome Switch Wire Lost In Hole

I was removing the switch to clean the contacts and the wire slipped out of its crimp and fell in the area behind the door jam. I been fishing for it with a coat hanger with no luck and I cant see...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-04-2014, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5,610
Views: 1,262,765
Posted By mike gilbert
Driving The Ozark Mountains In Arkansas

My 83sc ate the mountains up no problem.

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-27-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,872
Posted By mike gilbert
I think most who get a 76 or 77 up-grade to the...

I think most who get a 76 or 77 up-grade to the aluminum front cross member and adjustable rear spring plates from an sc maybe even the brakes, its all modular. Get the best one you can no matter the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-26-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 678
Posted By mike gilbert
You need both cars so they can remind you of how...

You need both cars so they can remind you of how good each one is at what it does.. I learned how to really drive with the 914 and it helped me become a better/safer 911 driver.





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Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 09-23-2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,914
Posted By mike gilbert
To me its just a hobby car that has track car...

To me its just a hobby car that has track car features and you can actually work on them with simple tools. Its modular from 1964 to 1998 and is built around rigidity. Its the perfect play car if you...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-23-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11,386
Views: 1,627,342
Posted By mike gilbert
I Feel Like I got lucky.. Late 915 Drain and Fill Plugs

My easy quick transmission gear oil change with 201 was a little more trouble than expected. This is the first time I have done it and the PO's mechanic whom I wont mention rounded the 17mm allen...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 09-21-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,914
Posted By mike gilbert
All I got to say is how many early 80's cars do...

All I got to say is how many early 80's cars do you see still on the road and with the original engine.?..not many. The 911's hand built quality is unmatched and even with 200k miles they still feel...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 09-21-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 10,491
Posted By mike gilbert
Few more years and I can retire on the sale of my...

Few more years and I can retire on the sale of my 83sc...:D
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-20-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11,386
Views: 1,627,342
Posted By mike gilbert
[QUOTE=WyattEarp;8268248]Cocomats came today for...

[QUOTE=WyattEarp;8268248]Cocomats came today for my SC. Chose the Black/Terracotta to go with my Burgundy interior.

Those look extra sweet, nice choice no doubt...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-20-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11,386
Views: 1,627,342
Posted By mike gilbert
Installed new Sebro rear rotors and Mintex pads,...

Installed new Sebro rear rotors and Mintex pads, Swepco tranny fluid change is next:D There is nothing like the feel of new rotors and pads except maybe new tires. The lower rear caliper bolt was a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-12-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 625
Posted By mike gilbert
Sounds like you can do what's needed yourself,...

Sounds like you can do what's needed yourself, 911's are not hard to work on their just different, their actually very simple and that's what some people don't understand you just got to think like a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-12-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,325
Posted By mike gilbert
I know for a fact that any substance that...

I know for a fact that any substance that disforms the factory fit will cause the window to move more during body flex causing a rubbing effect under the seal causing paint removal then rust. The...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-12-2014, 07:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,325
Posted By mike gilbert
NO NO NO !!!not necessary at all it will not set...

NO NO NO !!!not necessary at all it will not set in properly and will cause your window to leak and rub off paint underneath causing rust in the windshield channel. Use a new seal and check the...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 09-12-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,206
Posted By mike gilbert
Barber Motorsports

I went to the motorcycle museum in Alabama last month and they let me down where they do restorations and this caught my eye...its under construction


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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-12-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 625
Posted By mike gilbert
Ignition switch problems are common. I would not...

Ignition switch problems are common. I would not take any Porsche to a regular car repair shop, 911's are different from most everything else and most shops know nothing about them but will attempt...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 09-09-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 990
Posted By mike gilbert
With a budget of 50k I would hold out for a later...

With a budget of 50k I would hold out for a later air cooled Carrera (87 up) with the G50 transmission, it will probably be more driver friendly to you. I like my 915 but I wish it was a G50. If you...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-02-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,957
Posted By mike gilbert
+1...yeah we'll go tell you to buy a 993, maybe...

+1...yeah we'll go tell you to buy a 993, maybe not a turbo @ $75000 but something cool like that. At least you'll get your money back instead of throwing it down the drain but it sounds like you...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-02-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 28,198
Posted By mike gilbert
I was 11, so probably playing in the dirt or...

I was 11, so probably playing in the dirt or riding BMX bikes..I didn't really know about Porsches because my family was into classic mustangs. I had a friend who always told me that the 911 was the...
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